Or flap coic 46(1) cascade lakes scenic byway winter transit - base agreement

The Federal Highway Administration awarded $1,814,460 through the Federal Lands Access Program (CFDA 20.224) to the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) for the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway Winter Transit project. The award, effective May 22, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2026, supports transportation infrastructure improvements that provide access to federal lands and recreation areas in Oregon. Under this project grant, COIC will develop and implement winter transit services and related transportation infrastructure improvements along the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway corridor, enhancing public access to federal recreation areas and national forest lands in the Central Oregon region.

The Federal Lands Access Program funds transportation projects that supplement state and local resources for public roads, transit systems, and related facilities serving federal recreation areas and national forests. Eligible project components include transit operations and maintenance, roadway improvements, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure enhancements, and other transportation facilities that improve access to or are adjacent to federal lands. COIC's award represents a typical FLAP project structure, wherein a local government entity implements regional transportation solutions that benefit both recreational visitors and rural communities accessing federal properties in Central Oregon.